| Mildred Pierce | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Mildred_pierce_poster.jpg) Promotional poster | |
| Based on | Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain |
| Screenplay by | |
| Directed by | Todd Haynes |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producers |
|
| Cinematography | Edward Lachman |
| Editor | Affonso Gonçalves |
| Running time | 58–79 minutes |
| Production companies |
|
| Budget | $20 million |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | March 27 – April 10, 2011 |
| Infobox instructions (only shown in preview) | |
Mildred Pierce is an American historical drama miniseries created by Todd Haynes for HBO. Adapted from James M. Cain's 1941 novel of the same name,[1] It is about the titular heroine (Kate Winslet), a divorcée during the Great Depression struggling to establish a restaurant business while yearning for the respect of her narcissistic daughter (Evan Rachel Wood).[2] The miniseries also features Guy Pearce and Melissa Leo.[1] It is the second adaptation of the novel, after the 1945 film noir produced by Warner Bros. and starring Joan Crawford. Carter Burwell wrote the original score for the miniseries.
Mildred Pierce aired on HBO from March 27 to April 10, 2011, consisting of five episodes. It received a limited audience but gained positive reviews, especially for the performances.[3][4] At the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards, the series was nominated for 9 awards, winning 2: Outstanding Lead Actress for Winslet and Outstanding Supporting Actor for Pearce.
- ^ a b "About the Show". HBO.com. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ^ Ellison, Jo (April 2011). "Solo Act". Vogue: 218–225.
- ^ Collins, Scott (March 29, 2011). "HBO's 'Mildred Pierce' With Kate Winslet Opens To Disappointing Ratings". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 5, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
- ^ "Mildred Pierce". Metacritic. Archived from the original on August 30, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2011.